There are 4 ways to get from Liège to Besançon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
6h 26m€149–378Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to Dijonbus N760
- Take the bus from Dijon to Besançonbus FlixBus N199 / ...
9h 20m€51–76Drive 462.9 km
- Drive from Liège to Besançoncar 462.9 km
5h 19m€88–127Train
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Thionville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
8h 30m€111–178
Liège to Besançon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Liège to Besançon is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Liège to Besançon is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Liège to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Liège Guillemins and arriving at Besançon via Dijon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Liège to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Liège, Guillemins Bf and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Liège and Besançon is 788 km. The road distance is 462.9 km.
The best way to get from Liège to Besançon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 26m and costs €140 - €380.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Liège to Besançon, including transfers.
Liège to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liège Guillemins station.
Liège to Besançon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Liège, Guillemins Bf station.
The best way to get from Liège to Besançon is to train via Paris which takes 6h 26m and costs €140 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Liège, Belgium and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Besancon Viotte via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liège Guillemins to Besançon via Dijon in around 9h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €160–270
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Thionville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Liège Guillemins to Dijon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dijon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Liège to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dijon station.
Liège to Besançon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liège to Besançon is 463 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Liège to Besançon.
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